Sec’y of State Jesse White’s legislation on distracted driving signed into law
Bans hand-held cell phone use by truck drivers; upgrades offense for texting while driving a commercial truck  Legislation proposed...
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Beyond Sport Awards 2012 winners unveiled
The winners of the Beyond Sport Awards 2012 were revealed in London on Wednesday (July 25th) bringing to an end...
A social justice fighter, Ora A. Higgins, dies at 101
She was the great-great aunt of First Lady Michelle Obama  By Chinta Strausberg  Mrs. Ora A. Higgins, born...
State Senator Collins’ protections for borrowers become law
New restrictions enacted on refund anticipation loans, high-risk home loan terms  CHICAGO, IL – In a ceremony held at...
U. S. Black Chamber makes ‘Game Changer’ move for black economy
 By Hazel Trice Edney    WASHINGTON, D.C. (TriceEdneyWire.com) - Ron Busby appeared reflective as he sat at the...
Farrakhan, FOI march for peace in South Shore
Resident says, ‘You have to sneak in your own house’  By Chinta Strausberg  Flanked by hundreds of Fruit...
Columbia Links teens gather 500 signatures for Obama’s Jobs Bill
 CHICAGO, IL – As thousands of teens free of studies this summer look for work, high school students in...
Muhammad Ali and David Beckham present the Generation Ali Beyond Sport Award
David Beckham and Muhammad Ali took to the stage together at the Beyond Sport Summit in London on Tuesday 24th...
A young, Evangelical calls for “Reformation’ in the Black Church
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- It is without question that the Black Church has come a long way since the days of...
Simon: Link card users see local food choices double
50 farmers’ markets in Illinois to receive federal grant funds  CARBONDALE, IL – Thanks to a federal grant, the...
